Janice Leao
6′3″3 Year ProNew Bedford, Mass.
Janice Leao

Position: Middle Blocker

Height: 6’3"

College: Miami

Hometown: New Bedford, Massachusetts

Years Pro: 3

 

Professional Career:

Orlando Valkyries (2027)

  • Signed with Orlando during MLV free agency on June 10, 2026

Omaha Supernovas (2026)

  • Tallied 43 kills and 34 blocks in 44 sets with Omaha
  • Recorded her best game of the season (14 points, 10 kills, four blocks) in Omaha’s semifinal upset win over the No. 1 seed Indy Ignite  

Columbus Fury (2025)

  • Appeared in 43 sets, recording 38 kills, 35 blocks, 17 digs, and five service aces

Criollas de Caguas: Puerto Rico (2024)

  • Named Blocker of the Year, finished the season averaging 1.18 blocks per set

College Career:

Miami (2019 - 2023)

  • All-ACC First Team (2022)
  • All-ACC Second Team (2021 & 2023)
  • AVCA All-American Honorable Mention (2021)
  • Finished her career ranking:
    • No. 3 all-time in hitting percentage (.334)
    • No. 6 all-time in solo blocks (41)
    • No. 2 in block assists (456)